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Why Wallabies could have the 'blueprint' to defeating Lions in second Test

The Wallabies were out-muscled by the British and Irish Lions in their defeat in the first Test, but the hosts feel they may have the game plan to level the series at the MCG on Saturday night.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Rogan hits Patel over Epstein claims: β€˜Doesn’t make any sense’

Podcaster Joe Rogan attacked FBI Director Kash Patel in a new episode of his podcast Friday, charging that Patel’s claims about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were inconsistent. β€œThe guy’s saying there’s no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make any sense,” Rogan said in his most recent...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'A woman on a bicycle, it's ugly': The astonishing story behind the women's Tour

The Tour de France Femmes produced one of the closest finishes in cycling stage race history last year. But when the women's Tour was first revived, it was called "ugly".

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump suggests further assassinations of Hamas officials

Trump suggests further assassinations of Hamas officials US President Donald Trump indicated to reporters on Friday that there may be further assassinations of Hamas officials, because - he said - it was Hamas that refused to commit to a ceasefire deal. Both the US and Israel abruptly withdrew their negotiating teams from Doha one day earlier. Hamas said it was surprised by the US pullout, and that it was acting...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump says immigration is 'killing Europe' during Scotland visit

Upon his arrival in Scotland for a five-day visit, the US president will tour golf courses owned by his family during his stay, as well as meet with the European Commission president and the British prime minister.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US kicks off $151bn procurement process for Trump’s β€˜Golden Dome’

Defence contractors and start-ups line up for windfall from missile defence project

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese Australian politicians on why they joined parliament

A record number of Chinese Australian politicians now sit in federal parliament. They reflect on challenges they have faced and why diversity in Australia's parliament is important.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Markets jump after Powell repels Trump attack

Financial markets finished the week on a high note after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stood his ground against President Trump in a rare joint appearance by the two men Thursday. The S&P 500 finished 0.4 percent up, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 208 points or 0.47 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Academics fear Columbia University's deal with Trump has wider ramifications

Academics fear Columbia University's deal with Trump has wider ramifications Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:42 After Columbia agreed to pay $220m fine in exchange for federal funding being restored, the government is casting a wider net Protesters gather outside the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on 21 July in Boston, Massachusetts while lawyers for Harvard University argued in federal...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Mexican President Sheinbaum Vows Tough Action on Fuel Smuggling: β€œWe Will Reach the Final Consequences”

The U.S. has finally recognized the existence of a fuel trafficking network at the Mexico border. President Claudia Sheinbaum calls for cross-border accountability as β€œhuachicoleo” devastates both nations’ economies and environments. Related: Sheinbaum Demands Immediate Repatriation of Mexicans Held at Alligator Alcatraz In a historic move, the United States has publicly recognized,for the first time,the […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

‘South Park’ co-creator jokes he’s ‘terribly sorry’ about premiere that angered White House

β€œSouth Park”co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a nakedPresident Donald Trumpin bed with Satan. β€œWe're terribly sorry,” Parker said, followed by a long, deadpan-comic stare.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas: Report

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas: Report United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher has demanded that Israel provide evidence for its accusations that staff with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) have links to Hamas, the Reuters news agency reported on Friday, citing a letter it had reviewed. Hamas, as the governing party in Gaza, is responsible for...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: Dr. Imane Kendili, a Moroccan Figure Honored in Kigali Among the 100 Most Remarkable Africans

[InfoWire] Kigali, July 6, 2025 -- From July 4 to 6, the prestigious 2025 African Leadership and Business Summit took place at the elegant Marriott Hotel in the heart of the Rwandan capital. Held under the high patronage of the ''100 Most Remarkable Icons of Peace in Africa'' program, the summit has become a major continental event, attracting leaders from around the globe -- political figures, CEOs, international...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Palantir joins list of 20 most valuable U.S. companies, with stock more than doubling in 2025

The provider of software for defense agencies jumped about 3% on Friday to a record, ranking the company among the top 20 U.S. firms by market value.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US confirms it will destroy contraceptives previously designated as aid

International reproductive rights groups slam the Trump administration's decision as 'cruel and ideologically driven'.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Milei tames inflation, but Argentines still struggle to afford basics

In 1.5 years, Milei has radically cut inflation, but Argentina is one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US asked Saudi Arabia to send missile interceptors to Israel during Iran conflict. Riyadh refused

US asked Saudi Arabia to send missile interceptors to Israel during Iran conflict. Riyadh refused Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 19:28 Saudi Arabia stood by while Israel suffered blows from Iranian missile strikes, and some observers say it might have preferred it that way A terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor launching from a THAAD battery located on Wake Island, during Flight Test...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli incitement against Gaza reporter Anas al-Sharif

Al Jazeera says incitement campaign aims to 'justify targeting of journalists' as Israel continues to bombard Gaza.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How Nonprofits Can Help Shape AI Governance

As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, the lack of governance and representation in its development is increasingly problematic. Nonprofits can play a vital role in ensuring AI is equitable and community-informed.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Musk’s Grok AI is now on the Kalshi, Polymarket betting apps. What could go wrong?

Polymarket exploded into the public eye during the 2024 election between President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Russia to crack down on what it deems 'extremist' content

In a fresh move to restrict free speech, Russia's parliament has approved legislation punishing those who browse what the state deems as "extremist" online content. How will this affect users?

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Two Protests, Two Continents: Grassroots Movements Against Toxic Waste Disposal

What can the people-powered protests movements of Pithampur, India, and North Carolina’s Warren County teach us?

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India

Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Japan Avoids 25 Percent Tariffs With Investment Pledge in Landmark US Trade Deal

The deal reduces tariffs on Japanese exports, including autos and auto parts, to15 percent, in exchange for Japanese investment and import commitments.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Georgia hosts NATO military exercises despite perceived pivot towards Russia

The war games involve more than 2,000 troops from 10 countries, such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz

Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump's Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be 'increasing'.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany, UK, France say Gaza humanitarian crisis must end

The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have jointly urged Israel to allow full humanitarian access to Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire. Earlier, Paris said it plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. DW has more.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Education Department says it will release billions in grant money withheld from schools

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Merz and Starmer weigh Israel action after Macron turns up heat

The β€œtime has come to end the war in Gaza,” the leaders of the U.K., France and Germany said jointly β€” with all three under domestic pressure on the issue.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gaza Faces Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis as Aid Blockade Deepens

A quarter of all pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five in the Gaza Strip are suffering from acute malnutrition, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), as the enclave plunges deeper into a humanitarian catastrophe. MSF teams report enrolling 25 new patients daily at their clinics, with malnutrition rates quadrupling since May and severe […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Thailand declares martial law in border areas amid fighting with Cambodia

Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts after deadly cross-border clashes with Cambodia.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state

As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ammunition Background Check Law

Californian voters approved background checks for ammunition purchases in 2016 by a margin of 63% to 36%. On Thursday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that struck down a California law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases, declaring it unconstitutional. RELATED: Shooting at Florida State University Leaves Multiple Injured, Exposing Ongoing […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Thailand declares martial law in border districts as conflict with Cambodia worsens

The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gunmen Kill 14 in Plateau State Ambush as Violence Escalates in Central Nigeria

At least 14 people, including women and infants, were killed on Thursday in a brutal ambush near Chirang village in the Mangor district of Plateau State, central Nigeria. The victims were returning from the weekly market in Bokkos when their vehicle was intercepted by heavily armed assailants, according to eyewitnesses. The attackers, suspected by local […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English